Paralegal Resume

Posted on: 2008-12-15

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Resume:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jackson & Wallace, LLP, San Francisco, CA
March -August , Paralegal

-: General civil litigation; head paralegal for department
-: Asbestos litigation

Trial preparation including exhibit preparation, expert retention and witness coordination
Conducted training and mentoring for insurance defense paralegals
The liaison for paralegals, attorneys and staff for civil support operations
Recruited driven and talented paralegals and staff
Coordinated vendor/staff meetings
Initiated and maintained relationships with crucial vendors and experts
Facilitated organizational enhancement in reporting mechanisms and staff operations
Spearheaded case research, analysis and strategy, by:
Investigating previous claims, medical history and case facts
Presenting investigative findings through evaluation and status reports
Conducting discovery and negotiating discovery schedules to meet deadlines
Coordinating court hearings, depositions, examinations and inspections
Developing client relationships through open-ended communication and commitment as a legal resource

Milestones:
Enhanced paralegal and support staff operations by changing document maintenance system, case reporting mechanisms and restructuring support staff
Developed relationships with insured companies, contributing to new clients for civil defense team

Lew Edwards, Oakland, CA
September-December , Organizer
(Campaign-specific paid position for above period)

Mobilized resident involvement in environmental action for political consulting firm and Monterey County

Stand Up! Florida, Berkeley, CA
February-May , Research Assistant
(Campaign-specific paid position for above period)

Researched voter disenfranchisement in Florida in the Election, contributing to organization outreach
plan for Election
Written and verbal communications with community leaders and researchers


INTERNSHIPS

Bay Area Alternative Press, Berkeley, CA
August-December , Communications Coordinator

Coordinated speaking engagements and organizational meetings
Met with community leaders and organization heads for purpose of partnership and fundraising; formed
coalitions with worker organizations
Led volunteer prospecting

Senator Barbara Boxer, San Francisco, CA
August-December , Intern Staff Assistant

Intake agent for constituent telephone calls and letters
Addressed constituent concerns and prepared reports to Senator
Managed constituent communication database


EDUCATION

University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, Bachelor of Arts-Political Science
December

Democratization strategies and transnational feminist studies
Business organization and operation
National Organization for Women member

Gloria Steinem Leadership Institute, Washington, D.C.
July , Sponsored by Choice U.S.A.

Attended over training sessions on reproductive health policy, media relations, political networking,
campaigning and fundraising
Lobbied Congressmen Kay Granger, Ken Lucas and Mitch McConnell regarding reproductive rights issues

Tarrant County College, Euless, TX, Associate in Arts-Sociology
May

Cornerstone honors scholarship
Humanities Award; Sociology Award
st Place in "Intellectual Woman" writing competition


BUSINESS SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Expert in internet-assisted research, i-Manage, Legal Solutions
Data-intensive studies, calculations and graphing to accomplish business objectives
Training employees and implementing development strategies
Managing prospecting, networking and creating partnerships
Troubleshooting and finding solutions to organizational problems
Growing a business name through quality, consistent representation and promotion